What vehicles have to stop at weigh stations in Oklahoma?

“The following vehicles must stop at weight/inspection stations: (1) agricultural vehicles; (2) passenger or specialty vehicles, whether single or in combination (towing a trailer) with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more; (3) commercial trucks with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more.”

How are weigh stations enforced?

A weigh station located near a state border is called a port of entry. They are typically operated by the state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in conjunction with the state highway patrol or state police, thus enabling enforcement of applicable laws.

How much does it cost to weigh a truck at a weigh station?

Is there a fee for using Weigh My Truck? There are currently no additional charges from CAT Scale for using Weigh My Truck. Pricing for U.S. Locations is $12.50 for a first weigh and $3.00 for a reweigh.

What happens if a trucker skips a weigh station?

For example, if a trucker skips a required weigh station, they could be pulled over by a law enforcement officer, who may direct the trucker to drive back to the weigh station. And that can lead to additional delays because even more of your trucks could be required to stop at weigh stations on the future.

How much do truck scales charge?

As with many large equipment purchases there are many models and options which will impact the cost. The short answer to how much does a truck scale cost is $45,000 – $100,000.

Are cat scales certified?

Yes, CAT Scales are certified and can be used to obtain weight to comply with the SOLAS requirement.

Can truckers avoid weigh stations?

Most states require trucks and commercial vehicles that are over 10,000 pounds to stop at open weigh stations along their route. Altogether, a loaded truck can’t weigh more than 80,000 pounds according to federal law. Exceptions are sometimes granted if the load cannot be broken down and separated.

Can you go around weigh stations?

If a weigh station is located on your current route, you’ll need to make adjustments so that you can avoid it. You can either change your route ahead of time by looking at a map, or you can exit the highway before you reach the weigh station and take an alternate route then.

Can you skip weigh stations?

Even if a truck is equipped with a weigh station bypass system, there is always the possibility it may be required to pull into such a facility for a variety of reasons. This can be frustrating for drivers, because this extra time can put a truck behind schedule.